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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1929.
THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
MANY IMPORTANT MATTERS DEALT WITH
MOTIONS DEFERRED.
Koo. Mr. W. E. L. Shenton
tin down Argyle Street continuing tion of the Government to dia- thence down one of the new streets regard these subscribers, and the seconded.
II. E, the Governor-On what ultimately to link up with the Government has already acceded existing sewers In Prince Edward to a request madde by certain of grounds does the Hon. Member Road, thus obviating the un them that they should become wish the motion deferred?
Hon. Sir Henry Pollock---On of any sewage tenants at will pending the con- desirability emptying into the Typhoon Ro- sidoration of the matter referred the ground that I want to consult
the Unofficial members. fuget
to in the reply tö question 1.
Waterworks Loan..
H. E. the Governor.-The Hon. Member is aware there fa nothing
3. Falling the feasibility of a system such as that outlined th the second question,
the The Colonial Secretary:-Sir, In contained in this motion that has Director of Public Works suggest rising to move the next motion not already received the approval re-standing in my name I would ask of this Council. I have no ob
Jection to the motion being de- Questions relating to parking any other scheme whereby arrangements at the Star Ferry at sidents of the Homuntin district | Han. Members to look at the two farred. I take it that the Un- n water-carriage motions immediately following it official replies to the motion will Kowloon, Homuntin sewerage, may obtain Kowloon Tong and waterworks system, that must ultimately be and also to refer to Appendix 6 in be made when the Council next
come an imperative necessity, the printed Estimates which were moete, from a public health point of laid on the table this afternoon. view, on account of the steady The remarks I wish to make on growth of the Tomuntin District? the first of those motions will ap the next meeting of Council.
The Director of Public Works ply in general to all three
Atanca were asked and replied to at yesterday's meeting of the Legislative Council. The Colonial Secetary introduced motions re- lating to a waterworks loan, har bour development, Kal Tack Acro-replied: drome and the Aberdeen Water scheme and two Bills passed their firat reading. A full report of the proceedings is given below.
His Excellency The Governor (Sir Cecil Clementi, K.C.M.G.), presided and there were also pre- Hent:
His Excellency The General Of- ficer Commanding the Troops (Major General J. W, Sandilanda, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.0.).
The Colonial Secretary (Hon. Mr. W. T. Southorn, C.M.G.).
The Attorney General (Hon. Slr Joseph Kemp, KL, K.C., C.B.E.).
The Secretary for Chinese At- fairs (Hon. Mr. I. A, C, North.)
(Hon. The Colonial Treasurer Mr. M. J. Breen).
Hon. Mr. II. T. Creasy, C.B.E. (Director of Public Works).
Hon. Mr. T. H. King, (Captain Superintendent of Police).
Hun. Commander G. F. Hole, R.N. (Retired) (Harbour Master)}.
Hon. Dr. A. R. Wellington (Direc tor of Medical, and Sanitary Ser- vices).
Hon, Sir Henry Pollock, K., K.C. Hon. Sir Shou-son Chow, Kt. Hon. Dr. R. H. Kolewall, C.M.G., LL.D.
Hon. Mr. A. C. Hynes, Hon, Mr. W. E. L. Shenton. Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga, Hon. Mr. B. D. F. Belth. Mr. E. ..Wynne-Jones, (Deputy Clerk of Councils).
for
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"1. The petition referred to was addressed to the Director of Public Works The "mated cost of constructing a sewerage system to deal only with the Homuntin district and to discharge north of the Harbour
Refuge of
Is $50,000.00. The scheme berein suggested has already been explored, And has been found im- practicable on Hccount of levels,
2.
L
tions.
mo-
Hón. Sir Henry Pollock--Yeв. · The motion was deferred until
Harbour Development, The Colonial Secretary-1 bég:
As Hon. Members are aware, the second portion of the Public Works (1927) Loan was raised at the end to move. Sir, cati-
of last year. Up to that point our expenditure on loan works had been somewhat complicated though the various stepa had been taken with the full concurrence of the Council. We commenced the works out of surplus balances and in 1927 we raised a portion of the loan, financ- ing the works partly from loa, partly from Surplus Balances and partly from contributions from the Wharf and Godown Company and from
That this Council approves 'the expenditure of a sum .uf $419,771.26 on Harbour Develop.. ment as set out in Appendix VI (a), Head 2, Sub-Head 1, of the. draft Estimates of Expenditure. for the year 1930 and authorizes. this sum to be charged to the Public Works (1927) Luan, and. further sanctions the expenditure out of this sum of the sum of $403,729.68 actually incurred to the 81st December, 1928, and of the sum of $10,041.58 estimated to be incurred in the financial year 1929.
3. No scheme for dealing with
the Imperial Government. the Homuntin' district alone is found to satisfy engineer On raising the second portion of Ing and economic conditions. the loan in 1928 we reimbursed our This restricted area must Surplus Balances and Baanced the
With regard to this "motion, awalt a comprehensive scheme work from Loan Funds and the
Sir, I might Inform the embracing the whole of the contributions referred to so far as Mong Kok Tsui and Yaumall we could. We have now reached Council that the contemplated areas. Such a scheme has al- the stage when, pending the rais arbour Development is now com- rendy received considerationing of a further loan, we are ob-pleted. It consisted, as Honourable from the Public Works De- liged to draw on our Surplus Bal- Members will remember, of the partment, but it involves kuces again.
and large questions of
The question, of the size treatment and seems likely to date of the future loan and of the prove very expensive. The currency in which it should be ig- not yet suf-sued are at present under con- proposals are ficiently concrete to be sub-sideration. mitted to Government and mach Investigation is still necessary.
Waterworks Finance.
sewage
dredging of cartain areas for the double purpose of improving the Harbour and of providing filling for the Kai Tak reclamation.
.
The Colonial Treasurer second-
tel.
Han, Sir Henry Pollock-I pro-
H.D. the Governor-I have no objection.
The position as it now standa with regard to Loan Works is pose that this motion should also set out in Appendices VI, and Via. atand over until the next meet- of the Draft Estimates for 1930, lag.
Hon. Mr. W. B. L. Shenton and this and the two following motions are for the purpose of Reconded. clarifying the position and of ob- taining the Council's formal ap- proval of the allocation of the sums Bet out in the schedule and in par- ticular the Council's approval of of the expenditure of the sumo re- finance is in my opinion out of date quired from Surplus Balances dur. and I would propose re-organiza ing the current year and during 1030. Of the works themselves I tion on the lines suggested in my
Hon. Sir Henry Pollock asked: With reference to the paragraph in Mr. Henderson's report to the Honourable Director of Public Works, dated 20th February, 1928. follows:The which reads as present Waterworks scheme
Parking Arrangements. Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga 'naked:-- 1. Will the Honourable Colonial Secretary state what representa- tions, if any, have been received by the Government from the long- kong Automobile Association, or any organisation in the Colony, in reports to you on the subject dated think it is hardly necessary for me 21at September, 1927 and 13th to speak, for they have all been connexion with the new parking December, 1927," will the Govern- explained fully to the Council from arrangements motor-cycles ment lay copies of such reportsine to time and have received the Council's approval. The Water- ncar the Star Ferry Wharf at Kow-upon the table of this Council? loan Point?
The Colonial Secretary replied; works, with which alone the first resolution la concerned, have more- 2. Has attention been given by The subject of waterworks in over been fully dealt with by the Traffic Department to the re-ance will be dealt with fully in a Your Excellency in your addres peated complaints appearing in speech which will be made to the this afternoon. It will be seen letters to the newspapers against Council to-day by His Excellency from the table which forms Ap the unsatisfactory nature of the
the Governor. In the circum-pendix 6 that we do not require to arrangements)
stances it is not considered neces draw on our Surplus Balances for sary to lay on the table the depart-the Shing Mon Scheme until next ment minutes in question.
3. What stops is the Government taking (a) to improve the recent innovation that is causing so much inconvenience to motor-cyclists at Kowloon; (b) and when will any needed improvement be effected? The Colonial Secretary replied: 1. No representations have been received.
Kowloon Tong.
Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga asked: 1. With reference to Government Notification No. 436 of the 23rd- August relating to a Memorial of Re-entry by the Crown on the area 2. The Traffe Department has known as the "Kowloon Tong Pro- taken note of certain letters which perty," what consideration does the appeared in the local press.
3. (n) & (b). The matter is Government intend to extend to those subscribers whose Привен under consideration and as at pre-stand on those Lots or any portions sent advised the Government con- of the Kowloon Tong Property on siders that it will be necessary to which the Government has re-en- brohibit the leaving of unattended tered in respect, of which there are motor-cars and motor-cycles within
now subsisting certain agreements the congested area at Tsim Sha Tsui and which houses are not yet com- point,
pleted through no fault of the subscribers and by 'whom all monies in respect thereof have been paid to the Kowloon Tong and New! Territories Development Co., Ltd.
2. Is it the intention of the Gov.i
owners
Homuntin Sewerage System. Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga asked 1. Regarding a petition to Go vernment from residents of the Homuntin district for a water-ernment to resume those properties carriage system, and the reply, without affording the dated 3rd August, with reference thereof facilities to meet obliga- thereto, from he Honourable the ions in the matter of the Crown Director of Public Works that, in land premium and so enable them view of the very heavy expanse in- to obtain their respective Crown
Jeises? volved, he was not prepared to make recommendations to Govern- ment at the present time, will the Director of Public Works state what is the estimate of cost for laying a suitable and new drain- age system with an outfall clear of the Harbour of Refuge?
2. W the Director of Public Works kindly consider the feasibility of an alternative scheme whereby sewer connexion may be established from fomun-
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year.
I now move*
(a) That this Courell approves the construction of the works; connected with the Shing Mun! Valley Water Supply Schemie as set
out in Appendix VI (a). Head 1, Sub-Head 1, of the draft estimates of expenditure for 1930 At an estimated cost of $4,169.- 509.40.
(b) That this Council approves of a sum of $3,500,000 out of said sum of $4,168,609.40 being charged to the Public Worka
The motion was deferred until the next meeting of the Council. Kal Tak Aerodrome. The Colonial Secretary.-1 move, Sir.
(a) That this Council ap-. proves the construction of the Kai Tak Aerodrome at An. estimated total cost of $1,689,467, exclusive of contributions from His Majesty's Government, as set out in Appendix VI (n), Head 2, Sub-head 2, of the Draft Estimates of Expenditure of the year 1930.
(b) That this Counell ад- thorizee the sum of $1,080,228.7.1 out of the said sum of $1,689,467 to be charged to the Public Works (1027) Loan and sanc- tions the expenditure of this sum of $1,080,228.74 from loan funds during the financial year
1928.
(e) That this Council BU- thorizes in respect of this work an advance from the surplus balances of the Colony of the sum of $78,114.17 in the financial year 1928, of the sum of $400,000.00 In the financial year 1929,
and of the sum of 3249,500.00 in the financial year 1930 of which sums $207,000.00 ta due to be recovered from His Majesty's Government and the balance shall be met from a future loan.
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(1927) Loan, und further sanc- tions the expenditure of $2,221,-{
regards the Aerodrome 876.42 actually incurred up to the I regret to have lo inform
Counell
Gov- 31st December, 1928, the expen- the
that this diture of $1,182,274.19 estimated ernment has been unable to to be incurred during the finan-persuade the Imperial Government efal year 1929 and the expendi- to increase ita contribution be. ture of $95,849.39 estimated to yond the £100,000 already pro- be incurred during the financial mised. The greater part of the year 1930, which three last men- cost of the Aerodrome therefore tioned same amount in all to the falls to be borne by Colonial aforesaid sum of $3,600,000. Funds and the amount originally (c) That this Council approves provided in the Loan in the ex- the expenditure of a further sum pectation of a larger contribution has 11.M.
Government of $579,160.61 on the said Shing from
Valley Mun
The com- Supply proved inadequate. Scheme during the financial year pletion of the Aerodrome, which 1930, which sum shall be met will ultimately involve buildings. from a further loan and shall of considerable extent tf air ser 2. Although no, promise can
meanwhile be charged on an advices develop as we expect them now be made that Crown Leases
vance from the surplus balances to develop, will be a liability on the future loan. Meanwhile wo will be granted to the subscribers
of the Colony.
the reclamation referred to, it is probable that The Colonial Treasurer second- are completing the Lots in question will be offered.
and proceeding cautiously as re- ed to such subscribers, on, terms Hon. Sir Henry Pollock.-I beg garda any buildings, but even which will include a stipulation leave to move that further consi- it is necessary to ask for this that the obligations mentioned be deration of this motion be post- Council's approval of an expendi-
(Continued on Page 10.) performed. It is not the inten- póned until the next meeting.
The Colonial Secrulary replied: 1. The matter is under con sideration,
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